Escalators; Transferring To And From Other Seats - Invacare Top End Crossfire T7A User Manual

4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
4.7

Escalators

WARNING
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
4.8

Transferring To and From Other Seats

WARNING
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance.
Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help
prevent the wheels from moving.
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the seat. This will prevent damaged upholstery and the
possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
 This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper
body strength.
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you
are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Remove the armrest, if
installed. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath
you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
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Invacare Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair
FIGURE 5 Transferring To and From Other Seats
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